HON 395A - Kotkin Presidential Fellow Seminar: The History of Cities: From Origins to the Ephemeral City

Prerequisite, acceptance to the University Honors Program, or consent of instructor. A study of the evolution of the city across eras and cultures, including a focus on the formation of downtowns and suburbs; topics such as urban poverty, the concept of the “village,” and class issues. (Offered as needed.) 3 credits